February 7, 2024

Josef Prokopec, pilot of № 310 and 312 Czechoslovak RAF Fighter Squadron, was born 105 years ago.

Josef Prokopec was born in Stradoun near Vysoké Mýto finishing vocational oriented school as a painter. In the spring of 1937 Josef Prokopec joined the West Bohemian Aeroclub and signed up for the “1000 Pilots” event of Masaryk’s aviation league completing the flying course in October 1937. The entry into the flight…

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February 6, 2024

The Liberation Festival Pilsen organizers are looking for quality, hand-crafted culinary projects for the gastronomic part of the program

The Liberation Festival Pilsen organizers are looking for quality, hand-crafted culinary projects for the gastronomic part of the program The Liberation Festival Pilsen is a unique and most visited event commemorating the liberation of the city and the region by the American army. It has been held regularly since 1990 and…

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February 2, 2024

The Convoy of Liberty Pilsen 2024 registration has been launched

The Convoy of Liberty 2024 electronic registration has been launched. This year´s parade is scheduled for Sunday, May 5, with the traditional lining up in Sukova Street.  The following vehicles and equipment can take part in the convoy only: Military-historical vehicles and equipment manufactured until 1945 in the USA, Canada…

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January 21, 2024

Charles H. Noble turns 94!

Wishing Happy Birthday, all the best to Mr. Charles H. Noble, who turns 94 years today. The City o Pilsen is grateful to his father Colonel Charles H. Noble, who liberated the city on May, 6th 1945!

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January 21, 2024

Vernon Schmidt turns 98!

Vernon Schmidt, hero, veteran and liberator of Southwestern Bohemia, member of the 90th Infantry Division, turns 98! SIR, Happy Birthday, all the best!

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January 18, 2024

Our friend George Patton Waters turns 83!

Our friend George Patton Waters turns 83! Dear Pat, we would like to wish you a Happy Birthday, all the best, happiness and good health!

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